Christian News

Today is Valentine's Day, a time when couples use gifts and acts of kindness to show their love for one another. But, who was Valentine and why do we celebrate the day in the way that we do? Wait, was Valentine even a real person?!

Dr. Patricia Janzen Loewen is helping us to understand the origins of Valentine's Day and why we celebrate it.

A former U.S. children's pastor is pleading guilty to a few charges after he attempted to burn down his house as well as kill his wife and five children.

Matthew Lee Richards formerly worked as a children's pastor at Crossroads Christian Church in Shawnee, Kansas, running the ministry for kids in Kindergarten to Grade 5. 

The Newsboys have a new lead singer—and they didn’t have to look far to find him.

Adam Agee, a guitarist with the Newsboys for three years, has been promoted to frontman. 

The announcement follows Michael Tait’s decision to step down as lead singer after 15 transformative years with the Newsboys. About three weeks ago, Tait surprised fans with the news of his departure, explaining that after years of nonstop touring, he felt the time was right.

Canadian Christian artist from Lloydminster, Sask., Elenee is thrilled and humbled to have been nominated for her first Juno award. 

"This is crazy," says Elenee. "I put a song out there that I think you guys are playing called 'I Don't Want it,' and it talks about how I don't want the money, the fame, and the awards. You know, because if God's not in it. But I feel like God is in this."

Elenee says that she sees this nomination as a sign she's on the right track with her songs. 

Rend Collective is bringing their Folk! Tour to Winnipeg next month.

The group originally from Northern Ireland kick off the Canadian portion of the tour in Winnipeg on March 27, before continuing through the Prairies. 

The tour starts on March 6 in Burlington, North Carolina before coming north of the border with stops in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, Kelowna, and Langley. 

Don't miss your chance to see the 'My Lighthouse' band at 7 p.m. on March 27 at MyChurch Winnipeg at 955 Wilkes Avenue. 

On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the 54th Annual Juno Awards released their list of nominees for this year's Canadian music awards show. 

This year the Christian category was almost cancelled, alongside Reggae, and Children's Album of the Year, but after widespread advocacy from Canadian music supporters, they decided to keep these categories for the 2025 Junos. 

Over 800 churches around the world have come together to celebrate young adults with special needs in a "Night to Shine."

Noel Robinson, a UK-based Christian singer and worship leader, has had a deep connection with music from an early age. Growing up in a musical household, he was inspired by his father, who played guitar and sang hymns of faith. 

Does the phrase "Oh my God" offend you? Have you ever wondered how it became something that people blurt out multiple times a day? 

David Balzer, an associate professor of communications and media at Canadian Mennonite University and a storyteller at heart, is preparing to release an audio documentary that will answer all of these questions and more. 

Several churches in Winnipeg are gathering together for a night of worship and prayer.

On February 14, Methodist Missionary Chapel Canada is hosting "Breaking News Night."

Revd. Bamidele Oni says, "This is actually an instruction from the Lord, and it's the intention of this watch. The night is a night of prayer, worship, signs, and wonders."